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However, Ms. Bloom advised that this was staff's BMP over the last ten (10) <br /> years, but it was not working well as many developers found it to be arbitrary, and <br /> didn't necessarily recognize staff's rationale if a property was flat versus having a <br /> unique topography. <br /> Mr. Leaf suggested that this discussion may require additional and substantial <br /> discussion and suggested that it be rolled into the Implementation Plan for a <br /> potential ordinance update. <br /> Regarding drainage standards and City Code, Ms. Bloom questioned the intent, as <br /> Roseville was one of the only cities in the Capitol Region WSD that implemented <br /> standards for properties under one (1) acre, and the City of St. Paul was currently <br /> fighting that standard, especially related to commercial developments. Ms. <br /> Bloom noted that the City of Maplewood also had similar standards. <br /> Member Gjerdingen observed that there was typically more impervious surface <br /> for commercial versus residential parcels; with Member DeBenedet advised <br /> noting there was also considerably more vehicle debris and runoff. <br /> Ms. Bloom suggested additional discussion related to impervious thresholds for <br /> commercial, as well as residential. <br /> Member Stenlund questioned if the rest of the City should continue to pay for <br /> storm water runoff from his property in order for him to maximize his use of that <br /> property rather than containing and/or treating it on his own lot. Member <br /> Stenlund questioned that rationale for the City to pay for treatment versus <br /> individual responsibility. <br /> Member DeBenedet opined that the bottom line was that each property owner <br /> needed to be cognizant that they don't have the right to harm their neighbors by <br /> discharging sediment onto adjacent properties or city-wide. <br /> With PWETC consensus, Ms. Bloom advised that staff would pursue revising the <br /> standard to under one (1) acre. <br /> Further discussion included the parameters of S.E.H. for their scope of services, <br /> with Ms. Bloom clarifying that they were tasked with developing or revising <br /> goals and policies, with thresholds; along with an implementation plan. <br /> Member DeBenedet opined that over the years, the thinking of Roseville residents <br /> has evolved in what they want the City to look like, and cleaning ponds was part <br /> of that; with Member Stenlund opining that the ponds needed to be cleaned-up or <br /> maintained to avoid further deterioration. <br /> Page 14 of 19 <br />